Cedar Rapids Milldam Iel&p

Cedar Rapids Milldam Iel&p is a gravity dam located in Linn County, Iowa, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About Cedar Rapids Milldam Iel&p

The primary purpose of Cedar Rapids Milldam Iel&p is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Iowa Electric Light & Power Co (local government). It impounds the Cedar River near Cedar Rapids.

The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 685 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2,380 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,440 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6,726 square miles. Completed in 1967, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.

This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 10/11/1989. That was over 36 years ago.

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Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIowa
CountyLinn
Nearest CityCedar Rapids
River/StreamCedar River
Coordinates41.94460, -91.63020

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height8 ft
Dam Height8 ft
Dam Length685 ft
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,440 acre-ft
Max Storage1,440 acre-ft
Normal Storage840 acre-ft
Surface Area2,380 acres
Drainage Area6,726 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerIowa Electric Light & Power Co
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection10/11/1989
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDIA01270
Federal IDIA01270
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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